David C. Humphreys

Sheriff Humphreys was shot and killed while going to the assistanc of one his deputies. The deputy was struggling with a prisoner who was attempting to escape. When Sheriff Humphreys intervened the suspect gained control of his service weapon and shot him. His deputies shot and killed the prisoner.

Sheriff Humphreys was survived by his wife and seven children.

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Most Recent Reflection

Your family has always remembered you with great respect! Your son, Curtis, held the office of Sheriff of Newton County for twenty-four years and would have made you very proud; he was a man with a soft heart, but a man who could stand up when the occasion called for tough measures He was so very proud of you!